The attendance this year for the league was the highest by average since the league's inaugural season of 1996. Also significant was that the attendance did not decline as the season went on as it has every season since 1997. Here are the team by team averages: 1- LA Galaxy 24,2522- DC United 20,9673- Toronto […]

Last season, there were plenty of clubs to make fun of and get angry about. West Ham United, for example, were the bane of so many jokes and insults. Sheffield United were targets too. But this season, we have a different circus. Come one, come all to the most humorous show on earth named Tottenham […]

After following the game of soccer for more than 30 years, it's rare that I get ultra excited about a team that I don't support. However, there is one exception and that's watching a Besiktas home match on television especially one that's so important as today's match against Liverpool in the Champions League. I "fell […]

Kasey Keller suffered a muscle tear for Fulham in training and is out for 3-4 months. Keller had fought his way to become the top choice keeper at Craven Cottage, but now will have a tough rehabilitation especially for a 37 year old ahead of him.

Here's a quick rundown of the Tuesday games. My picks to win are in bold. Stuttgart – LyonLyon's for has picked up in recent domestic outings while Stuttgart has continued to struggle. I don't see that changing in this match. Lyon will probably win by a couple of goals. Rangers – Barcelona (draw)Rangers will play […]

CSKA Moscow – Inter ESPN Deportes- 12:30pm ET PSV – Fenerbahçe ESPN Deportes- 5:00pm delay Sevilla – Steaua Bucarest Arsenal – Slavia Stuttgart – Lyon TV: ESPN Deportes- 2:30 pm ET Rangers – Barcelona TV: ESPN2. ESPN2 HD 2:30pm ETRadio: Sirius 191 All other games can be seen on UEFA Live PPV

Breaking news: Umbro has agreed to be purchased by Nike in a $580 million deal. The English company was founded in 1920 and has the contract to manufacture the kits for England's national team as well as a handful of Premier League clubs including Everton, Sunderland, Blackburn and others. Just a few weeks ago, EPL […]

By Atlanta Pompey Up Pompey: A Clueless American Sportswriter Bumbles Through English Football by Chuck Culpepper; Orion Books(UK Only) I think it is hard being a fan. When I first heard about this book, I wanted to read it because it was about my team. After I read it, I realized that it was not […]

Matchday 3 is upon us and there are some key matchups to look at. In this first preview, we start with Group E where Barcelona travel to Glasgow for a tough road game against Rangers. The atmosphere at Ibrox should be electric after Rangers massive win in the first Old Firm derby this weekend. What […]

With Steve Bruce, Chris Coleman and Gary Megson all dismissing the opportunity of becoming the next Bolton manager to replace Sammy Lee, the Trotters find themselves in a difficult position where their choice of next manager is extremely slim. Such is the dire state of quality managers in England. With Bruce, Coleman and Megson out […]

John Thorrington was once one of the great hopes for American Soccer. As a youngster he was scouted by and signed by Manchester United. There he played on the reserves while David Beckham led United to its famous treble. After being released in 1999 by United, Thorrington bounced around Europe until returning stateside last season […]

John Thorrington was once one of the great hopes for American Soccer. As a youngster he was scouted by and signed by Manchester United. There he played on the reserves while David Beckham led United to its famous treble. After being released in 1999 by United, Thorrington bounced around Europe until returning stateside last season […]

Nill-Nill draws aren't always as lifeless and dull as the scoreline indicates. That was again the case last night as the passion of the match overwhelmed both sides in Chivas nill nill draw with Houston. The winner take all match for the Western crown led to some heated exchanges between players, a red card for […]

Nill-Nill draws aren't always as lifeless and dull as the scoreline indicates. That was again the case last night as the passion of the match overwhelmed both sides in Chivas nill nill draw with Houston. The winner take all match for the Western crown led to some heated exchanges between players, a red card for […]

The English FA (Football Association) has decided to start the process of redesigning its website, TheFA.com, but what's the point? The FA even need to even redesign its site. Compared to most football websites, it's better than average. It may look a little outdated, but other than the need to make it look more aesthetically […]